Account Manager Assistant / Sales Administrator

Account Manager Assistant / Sales Administrator

£24,000 - £27,000 DOE plus Benefits

Our well established client based in Bedford are a one of the UKs leading manufacturing companies in their sector and are looking for an Account Manager Assistant / Sales Administrator to join their thriving team.

Job Purpose:

Supporting the Account Manager managing day-to-day customer accounts in a ‘customer intimate’ environment. You will be responsible for reviewing and processing customer purchase orders, maintaining customer orders, inputting into production schedules, managing returned material for repair and supporting the Account Manager in their role managing day-to-day priorities.

Main Duties:

• Contract review of incoming orders: load new customer Purchase Orders onto the ERP system and check all details are accurate and correct.
• Customer schedule management: load new orders into scheduling system and check all details are accurate and correct ahead and hand over to the planning function with a standard/detailed contract review completed.
• Importing customer part and BoM Setups into the ERP system accurately using customer data.
• Managing and actioning customer requests daily and feeding information into other areas of the business i.e production, purchasing and engineering.
• Maintaining customer query and concession logs.
• CofC processing and checking to ensure the requirements of the contract have been met ahead of handing over to the Account Manager for sign off.
• Attend customer visits in support of the Account Manager.

Person Specification:

• Strong PC skills with knowledge of Outlook and Excel (preferred).
• Previous knowledge of ERP systems preferred, but not essential.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

If this feels like the role for you, please apply now!

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

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